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Today in History: Lumbee Tribe Clashes with KKK at North Carolina Rally

1/18/2026

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On January 18, 1958, the Lumbee tribe confronted a Ku Klux Klan rally near Maxton, North Carolina, leading to an armed clash. The Lumbees disrupted the event, garnering significant media attention that praised their bravery and condemned the Klan's actions. This confrontation marked a pivotal moment in the Lumbee's resistance against racial oppression.

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On January 18, 1958, the Lumbee tribe confronted a Ku Klux Klan rally near Maxton, North Carolina, leading to an armed clash. The Lumbees disrupted the event, garnering significant media attention that praised their bravery and condemned the Klan's actions. This confrontation marked a pivotal moment in the Lumbee's resistance against racial oppression.